Curbside Shopping

Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it is almost time for the annual ultimate recycling event! Every year in this fine city all its citizens are invited to set any and all of their unwanted stuff out to the curb. Then, after a couple of weeks, if there is anything left, city crews come by with trucks and pick up the rest and whisk it away. Between the setting out and picking up times other citizens, and even out-of-towners, slowly cruise the streets perusing the remarkable array of junk. They are usually driving pick-up trucks, cuz this is cart it home yourself shopping. There is no gift wrap service. No delivery. The best thing I ever found on the curb was a bald mannequin with no hands. I named her Miss Tallulah. She's my life size Barbie doll and is often dressed up for holidays and other festive occasions. A few years ago she accompanied us downtown to a bar for a funeral themed fiftieth birthday party. This year my contribution to the curbside free-for-all is a pretty short list.

*One circa 1981 plaid couch.

*Three office chairs in various states of disrepair and dishevelment.

*Odd pieces of broken furniture that have taken up residence in the garage over the winter.

Drop by in a couple of weeks! If my trash is your treasure, you are most welcome to it.